Delhi Govt directs medical colleges to ensure safety of female medicos
The Delhi Government has directed medical colleges to ensure the safety of female medical students by installing CCTV cameras to record viva exams. This decision aims to prevent any incidents…
MedCity Pivot: A Conversation About Wearable Robots with Scott Davis
Ekso Bionics has been developing products for people with neuromuscular conditions to walk for about 20 years. The company has FDA approved products and is striving for financial success. In…
Cork Kerry Community Healthcare currently has the following opportunities:
A General Practitioner position is available in Cork City under the General Medical Services Scheme, with a patient panel of approximately 502. The scheme provides medical care for medical card…
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Lower Among Children With Type 2 Diabetes
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that cardiorespiratory fitness is lower in children with type 2 diabetes compared to those without diabetes. Researchers conducted a systematic review and…
Novosound locks down patent for wearable ultrasound imaging platform
Novosound, a Scottish sensor technology startup, has secured a patent for its ultrasound system, the Slanj digital platform, aimed at medical and wearables markets. The system uses gel-free, high-resolution sensors…
A Paramedic Was Skeptical About This Rx for Stopping Repeat Opioid Overdoses. Then He Saw It Help.
Fire Capt. Jesse Blaire in Ocala, Florida, is leading an effort to address the opioid crisis by bringing addiction medication to those in need, meeting them where they are, whether…
CDC’s opioid guidelines had unintended consequences for those with sickle cell disease
A study showed that the 2016 CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain inadvertently led to a decrease in opioid prescriptions for patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Researchers…
Steward Health Care has deal to sell doctor network to UnitedHealth
Steward Health Care, facing financial issues at its Massachusetts hospitals, is selling its nationwide physician network to UnitedHealth's Optum Care unit. The sale of Stewardship Health is part of a…
David Lindsay Maxwell | The BMJ
David Lindsay Maxwell, born in Scotland, was a responsible eldest son after his father's death at a young age. He excelled academically and athletically, becoming Captain of Boats at Eton…
Consistently exercising 2–3 times a week over the long term linked to lower current insomnia risk
Regular exercise 2-3 times a week is associated with a lower risk of insomnia and better sleep duration, according to a 10-year study. The research, including 4,399 middle-aged adults from…